It is with great sadness that Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) acknowledges the horrific event last week in Minneapolis, resulting in the brutal death of George Floyd. We offer our sympathies to his family and friends. May Mr. Floyd’s memory be a blessing, and may we as a community heal and learn to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.

Our core values center around Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, one person at a time. We offer counseling and support services to those experiencing crisis or trauma.

JCS stands in solidarity with the Black community and supports accountability and justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, Sean Reed, James Scurlock, David McAtee, and countless others whom we have lost through bigotry, violence and ignorance. These unjust deaths across the nation serve as painful reminders of inequality.

In this emotionally charged environment, we must lean on each other and provide the same empathy and support that we offer the people we serve each day. We are dedicated to healing, and serving our community’s needs and will continue to provide our clients with a single standard of high-quality care, as well as hope and confidence to create safe spaces, healing work, and positive change.

This is a time in our country’s history where we, as social service providers, and members of our diverse community must examine our social contract and increase our efforts to respect all people by providing worthy and inspiring opportunities for healing and respect as we emerge from this isolating pandemic.

Over the last 100 years, JCS has provided a compassionate and caring safety net of services for the frail and underserved treating every client equally without regard to – race, religion, age, or identity. We remain strong in our desire to keep the spirit of the members of our community alive and to speak as truthfully and meaningfully as possible to our ever changing world.

Lambda Living Program for LGBTQIA+ Seniors

Lambda Living Program for LGBTQIA+ Seniors is proud to offer programming, counseling and assistance for the LGBTQIA+ community 55 and older.

The need for LGBTQIA+ senior programing is critical. LGBTQIA+ seniors find themselves confronting the traditional challenges of aging, while at the same time encountering issues particular to the LGBTQIA+ community. Lacking traditional sources of support and caregiving, a greater likelihood of living alone, higher rates of poverty, and pronounced cultural and social isolation are just some of the realities of the LGBTQIA+ Elder community.

Responsive to these critical concerns, Lambda Living offers programs and services to the LGBTQIA+ elder community throughout Miami-Dade County in a multiplicity of ways:

Train those working in fields such as health care and social service organizations serving the elder LGBTQIA+ community in cultural competency and sensitivity;

Offer programming that will allow LGBTQIA+ elders the opportunity to gather, make friendships, support each other, and learn together; and

Provide counseling and case management where needed, both individually and in groups; on-site in its offices and in-home.

Lambda Living House – We have launched Phase 1 of the project and are providing privately subsidized housing to a limited # of residents.
To designate donations to the Lambda Living House please click here.

LAMBDA LIVING ONLINE

Don’t let distance, health or lack of transportation keep you from participating in activities and programs with others.

Our NEW Online program was created to provide a virtual option to seniors, especially LGBTQIA+ seniors, to participate in programs and activities in their own homes. No longer is distance or access to transportation an issue. Folks who are homebound can join with others to create online opportunities for social interaction and connection.

We offer a variety of live programming, as well as a library of classes that were recorded and archived. The program will continue to expand, ultimately offering classes that include: computer literacy, exercise, monthly health lectures, support groups, and conversational Spanish, to name a few.

If you are interested in volunteering your time to present a monthly or weekly class, please contact Cindy Brown at cbrown@jcsfl.org.

Lambda Living/JCS has a vast array of resources available and provides professional and caring services on an individual, family or group basis to address problems and challenges facing LGBTQIA+ persons of any age, regardless of race or religion. Most insurance is accepted and most services are offered on a sliding scale.

If you are in interested in more info about Lambda Living Senior Programs contact Cindy Brown at Cbrown@jcsfl.org

If you are interested counseling or case management services, please fill out the JCS Access form.

JCS LGBTQIA+ Program FAQ’s

Q: How long to get a call back after contacting JCS Access?
A: Intakes usually happen within 1 – 3 business days

Q: Do you accept my Insurance?
A: Yes, we accept most insurance for in office visits. Intake clinician will verify insurance at the time of the call.

Q: What if I don’t have insurance?
A: We provide services regardless of insurance and offer them on a sliding scale.

Q: Where are the offices?
A: Offices are located in Aventura, Miami Beach, and South Miami. Contact Access at 305.576.6550

Q: Is your office near a bus stop?
A: Yes, all offices are located within walking distance from a bus stop. Visit http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/ for Metrobus, Metrorail, Metromover schedules, and information regarding the STS Transportation service.

Q: How can I get on the Lambda Living mailing list for programs and activities?
A: Send an email to cbrown@jcsfl.org asking to be added to the list

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Social services for Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Holocaust Survivor Emergency Assistance Fund.

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JCS IS A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS 59-0637867. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE 800-435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION #CH833.